Van Bronckhorst picks Kraaijeveld in Feyenoord defence for Inter clash

Van Bronckhorst starts Kraaijeveld in central defence for his Champions League debut against Inter, with St. Juste absent.

former Feyenoord manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has made one change to his lineup for the Champions League match against Internazionale at De Kuip. Thijs Kraaijeveld will make his European debut in central defence alongside Mika Mármol, replacing Tsuyoshi Watanabe who drops to the bench.

Van Bronckhorst has kept the rest of his team unchanged from recent matches, with the midfield and attack remaining consistent. The manager has more attacking options available after Shaqueel van Persie and Reiss Nelson returned from injury, though both start on the bench.

Feyenoord's last victory came on 17 October against Telstar (3-4), with their most recent Champions League win coming against Como before defeats to Real Betis in Seville.